Ransomes diabline, Operation & Service Manual

Page 1: ...tly used this machine can cause severe injury Those who use and maintain this machine should be trained in its proper use warned of its dangers and should read the entire manual before attempting to s...

Page 2: ...SISTS OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE WORK REGULATIONS OF YOUR EMPLOYER INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND THE CURRENT REGULATIONS FOR THIS TYPE OF MACHINE A NON QUALIFIED OPERATOR IS EXPOSED TO AND EXPOSES OTHERS T...

Page 3: ...5 BRAKE PEDAL 20 A 4 6 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 21 A 4 7 PARKING BRAKE 21 A 4 8 EMERGENCY STOP 21 A 4 9 AUDIBLE ALARM HORN 22 A 4 10 LIGHTING 22 A 4 11 INDICATORS 22 A 4 12 WINDSCREEN WIPER 22 A 4 13 WINDSC...

Page 4: ...BATTERY LIFE 37 B 1 8 ELECTRIC WIRES AND CABLES 41 B 1 9 ELECTRIC MOTOR 41 B 1 10 BEARINGS 42 B 1 11 NUTS AND BOLTS 42 B 1 12 WATERPROOFING 42 B 2 SERVICING B 2 1 WASHING THE VEHICLE 43 B 2 2 LUBRICAT...

Page 5: ...t of transport or others or all responsibility for damage direct or indirect or consecutive such as all delays due to possible faults The warranty will be null and void in the case of use over capacit...

Page 6: ...h our policy of continuous improvement of our products we reserve the right to make changes without warning to the specifications and equipment The servicing procedures and routines are given in this...

Page 7: ...G Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided COULD result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided MAY result in minor...

Page 8: ...GB 8 RANSOMES DIABLINE SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL Section A SAFETY AND USE...

Page 9: ...he driving position is on the front left of the vehicle The nominal capacity of the machine is indicated on the plate displaying the permissible loads situated on left of the driver seat This stipulat...

Page 10: ...alarm Lighting and indicators If you find a problem Immediately draw up a list and send it to Ransomes Jacobsen Limited West Road Ransomes Europark Ipswich IP3 9TT England DO NOT REPAIR MODIFY OR ADJ...

Page 11: ...GB 11 RANSOMES DIABLINE SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL A 2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION A 2 1 Description of the vehicle Motor Reducer Drive Wheels Batteries Steering Wheels Driving Position Passanger Cabin...

Page 12: ...abline side mm A Wheelbase 2345 B Length 3790 C Front overhang 880 D Rear overhang 635 E Front track 1270 F Front width 1440 G Rear track 1310 H Rear width 1520 I Drivers Cabin height 1800 Passenger C...

Page 13: ...ase mm 165 Brakes Front Rear hydraulic discs Brake assistance Rear electric Parking brake mechanical Suspension 4 wheel independent oleo pneumati Electric motor power kW 6 Electronic speed control Max...

Page 14: ...cause the vehicle can only be PERFECTLY MASTERED by the user A 3 1 1 Information FOR THE DRIVER You must READ and ASSIMILATE the MANUAL FOR THE SAFETY OPERATOR before using the vehicle This manual mus...

Page 15: ...he vehicle The controls characteristics and procedures may vary from one vehicle to another this is why it is VITAL that the operator receives appropriate training and that it is given by competent an...

Page 16: ...en moving at high speed Drive preferably on a flat surface or if you have no other choice on a surface with a slope that does not exceed 15 Do not take the vehicle over holes or bumps or objects on th...

Page 17: ...ender the owner and or user liable in the case of an accident Before carrying out servicing or a repair on the vehicle 1 The vehicle must be parked in a clean state and disengaged The emergency stop b...

Page 18: ...the effected part with cold water and consult a doctor During inspection and maintenance of the battery abide by the precautions and procedures below Never check the state of charge of a battery by sh...

Page 19: ...s himself with the use of the controls before using the vehicle details follow Accelerator pedal Driving lights warning light Lighting horn switch Analog speedometer Brake pedal MDI indicator Ventilat...

Page 20: ...mn of the same type as a touring car Turn the wheel to the right to direct the wheels to the right and turn the wheel to the left to direct the wheels to the left A 4 5 Brake pedal The brake pedal is...

Page 21: ...erator pedal is fully raised a regenerative braking system slows the vehicle A 4 7 Parking brake The parking brake lever is situated between the two seats A 4 8 Emergency stop The emergency stop butto...

Page 22: ...thing off A 4 11 Indicators Please signal all changes of direction left and right using the left switch lever Push the lever forwards to indicate a change of direction to the right and pull the lever...

Page 23: ...t normal temperature ambient idem AL65 AL65 MOTOR TEMPERATURE The motor temperature is greater than the intervention threshold of the sensor the speed of the motor is reduced If the alarm goes off mot...

Page 24: ...rge THE HOURS OF USE RECORDER Indicates the number of hours of use of the vehicle DO NOT CONTINUE TO RUN WHEN THE RED LIGHT SHOWS PUT THE VEHICLE ON CHARGE WARNING NOTE IT IS POSSIBLE THAT AN UNKNOWN...

Page 25: ...tilator Indicators Hazard Head lights main Horn Dipped lights Trailer connection Side Main lights Speedometer Stop switch dashboard Cab revolving hazard light reverse buzzer Windscreen wiper washer A...

Page 26: ...er A 4 18 Special operations For all questions relating to vehicles fitted with special equipment please consult the technical service department of Ransomes Jacobsen Limited Raise Lower WHEN THE DUMP...

Page 27: ...light if you are to go on a public road A 5 2 Advice on use A 5 2 1 DRIVING Slow down when you approach a crossing or a traffic zone Do not drive in a dangerous or carefree manner Do not drive in a da...

Page 28: ...AFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL A 5 2 5 EMERGENCY STOP Pull the emergency stop switch to establish electrical supply to the vehicle BEFORE RESTARTING IT IS NECESSARY TO ELIMINATE THE PROBLEM THAT CAUSED TH...

Page 29: ...EING TOWED WARNING TOWING IS LIMITED TO EXTREMELY SHORT DISTANCES AND TO A SPEED NOT EXCEEDING 8KM H AS IT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE DRIVE SYSTEM WARNING NOTE The parking brake must be released...

Page 30: ...RNING NEVER USE A CHARGER OTHER THAN THAT FITTED TO THE VEHICLE WARNING THE BATTERIES MUST ONLY BE PUT ON CHARGE IN A PROPERLY VENTILATED ENVIRONMENT DO NOT CHARGE IN THE PROXIMITY OF FIRE FLAME OR OT...

Page 31: ...d brake It is essential to block the vehicle wheels ensuring that the chocks are correctly fixed to the bed of the transport vehicle Chock the chassis of the vehicle to ensure that the suspension does...

Page 32: ...ds Ensure that the wheel nuts are properly tightened IN CASE OF A FLAT TYRE Use the aerosol provided for this eventuality It is situated in the electrical compartment under the seats The jack is situa...

Page 33: ...GB 33 RANSOMES DIABLINE SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL Section B GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING...

Page 34: ...remaining in a part against the cost of replacement and labour 6 To make the necessary repairs 7 To check again to make sure nothing has been forgotten 8 To make a functional test of the replaced par...

Page 35: ...k again the various adjustments concerning the functioning of the vehicle before putting it back into service B 1 4 Procedure Place the vehicle in an authorised clean and clear environment Before work...

Page 36: ...located on the right of the batteries compartment and keep it higher than it Open the tap and wait until the red roller stop Close the tap and disconnect the can NOTE We recommend checking the electr...

Page 37: ...y 10 above 80 F Subtract 004 for every 10 below 80 F 8 Check the state of charge using the table on the next page The readings should be within the factory specification of 1 277 007 If any specific g...

Page 38: ...y has a bad cell Batteries in these conditions should be taken to a specialist for further evaluation or retired from service Watering Flooded batteries only Water should only be added after fully cha...

Page 39: ...age monitor the specific gravity flooded batteries or voltage Stored batteries should be given a boost charge when they show a 70 state of charge or less See table previous page 4 Completely charge th...

Page 40: ...equalizing only when low or wide ranging specific gravity 015 is detected after fully charging a battery Procedure 1 Verify that batteries are the flooded type 2 Remove all loads from the batteries 3...

Page 41: ...can correctly reconnect them Make sure that each connection is clean to avoid bad contacts NOTE Open the lid under the seats to give access to the fuses B 1 9 Electric Motor Traction Motor Brush The m...

Page 42: ...r the housing which can result in a lot of repair work Do not fit bearing with a hammer Where possible use a press and ensure that the pressure is applied directly on the ring which must be fixed in r...

Page 43: ...INE SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL B 2 SERVICING B 2 1 Washing the vehicle Whatever is the version of the vehicle if you wash it by water jet don t aim at the batteries area see below because there is ri...

Page 44: ...reduction B A C D A Level Plug B Drain Plug C Filler Plug D Breather The axle oil be checked ever 6 months and replaced annually using SAE90 gear oil B A B Check drive shaft back lash via motor fan If...

Page 45: ...GB 45 RANSOMES DIABLINE SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL A Lubricate the PTO U joint using the 30 degree grease nipple...

Page 46: ...th air to pressures shown above How to inflate This operation is done wheel by wheel with an air pump capable of achieving a pressure of 12 bars Raise up the vehicle with the jack supplied or electric...

Page 47: ...rake fluid level must be checked every two weeks To do this open the lid situated under the passenger and driver seats Only use the fluid recommended by the manufacturer DOT 4 specification Max Min B...

Page 48: ...and the nominal voltage YELLOW flash Thermal Sensor The thermal sensor is disconnected during the recharge or it is out working range Verify the connection of the sensor and measure the temperature o...

Page 49: ...e cables z Check for play in steering Adjust if necessary z Check the steering column and rack z Cleaning and tightening of all connections cables and wires and lubricate connections z Check flexible...

Page 50: ...y slow Brake callipers not properly disengaging Badly adjusted parking brake Back axle working badly Misalignment of front axle in relation to rear defective battery Speed variator defective or badly...

Page 51: ...C3 C1 A2 A1 F1 F2 VMN B7 B3 B1 B5 B2 B4 L1 L2 L3 L4 G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 BAT BAT ZAPI C4 Comodo b N Rev Fwd d N F1 Field Coil F2 motor diameter 8 20 A 48V 12 V F3 10A F4 G N NC I2 I3 I4 motor option 400A...

Page 52: ...UAL B 3 2 Electrical diagram with gas generator BAT 12V relay 12V Switch Generator Engine resistance Fuse 10A Field Current F1 F2 A2 Diode Armature A1 BAT Earth Engine Earth Buzzer Motor Light 12V 21W...

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